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A warm and sincere thank you from the Perry campaign to everyone who gave their time, their treasure, and their expertise to help Governor Rick Perry resoundingly win on March 2. Now, let's unite and move ahead toward November!

Become a supporter of Governor Perry at http://www.Facebook.com/GovernorPerry, and be sure to follow the campaign on Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/GovPerry2010.

To help Governor Perry win on March 2, please donate your Facebook Status for the day. Click here to get started. The campaign will send out between 2 and 4 positive Facebook updates throughout the day encouraging others to vote.

As Texans, we have a lot to be proud of. Indeed, Texas leads:

Keep Texas the leader, and send Washington a message.

Follow @GovernorPerry and @GovPerry2010 for updates on Election Night, and become a supporter of Governor Perry on Facebook.

Governor Perry will tour Texas on Monday for a good old-fashioned Get Out the Vote tour, and he hopes you can join him at a stop in Beaumont, Houston, San Antonio, and Dallas. Bring your friends and family to visit with Governor Perry then go cast your ballot.

When: Monday, March 1st

BEAUMONT
Where: Elegante Hotel, Ballroom B
Address: 2355 I-10 South, Beaumont, TX 77705
Map: http://bit.ly/dgkTcY
Time: 9:30 AM
Please contact Aaron Whitehead, East Texas Field Director, to RSVP.
512-779-4759 aaronwhitehead@rickperry.org

HOUSTON
Where: Harris County Republican Headquarters
Address: 3311 Richmond Suite 218, Houston, TX 77098
Map: http://bit.ly/aTN3p9
Time: 11:35 a.m.
Please contact Elyse Derian, Houston Field Director, to RSVP.
858-722-8653 elysederian@rickperry.org

SAN ANTONIO
Where: Rosario's Mexican Cafe y Cantina
Address: 910 South Alamo Street, San Antonio, TX 78205
Map: http://bit.ly/bwPvhu
Time: 2:15 p.m.
Please contact ReenAnn Downing, South Texas Field Director, to RSVP.
432-770-1321 reenanndowning@rickperry.org

DALLAS
Where: Dallas County Republican Headquarters
Address: 10100 N Central Expressway, Suite 175 Dallas, TX 75231
Map: http://bit.ly/aNUPNJ
Time: 5:00 pm
Please contact Dwayne Horner, Dallas Field Director, to RSVP.
972-743-6166 dwaynehorner@rickperry.org

Follow the campaign and Governor Perry himself on twitter for photos and updates from the trail.

Looking for a picture from the event? Check http://www.flickr.com/photos/rickperry for the Governor's Flickr photostream.

Governor Perry will continue touring Texas this week for a good old-fashioned Get Out the Vote tour, and he hopes you can join him at a stop in West Texas. Bring your friends and family to visit with Governor Perry, then go cast your ballot.

When: Friday, February 26th
Where: Claydesta Atrium
Address: 6 Desta Drive, Midland, TX 79705
Map: http://bit.ly/aXR8Cw
Time: 11:30 AM
Please contact Sara Kinney-West Texas Field Director, to RSVP.
512-785-8678 sarakinney@rickperry.org

When: Friday, February 26th
Where: Daybreak Coffee Shop
Address: 4210 82 Street, Suite 228, Lubbock, TX 79423
Map: http://bit.ly/a2ufE7
Time: 1:30 PM
Please contact Cassie Daniel-West Texas Field Director, to RSVP.
806-570-7745 cassiedaniel@rickperry.org

When: Friday, February 26th
Where: Coldwell Banker Realtors
Address: 2101 S. Coulter, Amarillo, TX 79106
Map: http://bit.ly/dbUMYp
Time: 4:00 PM
Please contact Cassie Daniel-West Texas Field Director, to RSVP.
806-570-7745 cassiedaniel@rickperry.org

Early Voting

Early voting began this week and continues through Friday, February 26th. To find the nearest early voting location, visit http://www.rickperry.org/texas-early-voting/

Please take a moment to send this link to 10 friends. Many voters do not know their polling locations, so let them know they can find it here, http://www.rickperry.org/texas-early-voting/. Remind your family and friends to vote early!

You can watch Governor Perry's new television ad, "Tenth Amendment," here or on Governor Perry's campaign YouTube channel:

Become a supporter of Governor Rick Perry at http://www.Facebook.com/GovernorPerry, and don't forget to follow campaign updates at http://www.Twitter.com/GovPerry2010.

The Council for Citizens Against Government Waste has endorsed Governor Rick Perry for re-election. Listen for yourself to the new radio ad announcing that endorsement:

Click here for full script and sourcing information.

Become a supporter of Governor Rick Perry at http://Facebook.com/GovernorPerry today!

Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal today announced his support of Gov. Rick Perry for re-election in 2010.

Watch the video below to hear Gov. Jindal in his own words:

“Bobby and I have worked together many times as colleagues and friends but I will never forget our efforts to protect the men and women of our respective states after coming face to face with devastating hurricanes,” said Gov. Perry. “I am proud that he supports our efforts to continue moving our state forward as families across Texas are weathering this global economic downturn. Texans know firsthand that the state needs steady leadership in these tough times.”

Jindal was sworn in as Governor of Louisiana on January 14, 2008. Jindal was born in Baton Rouge on June 10, 1971. He graduated from Baton Rouge High School in 1988 and went on to attend Brown University where he graduated with honors in biology and public policy. Following his graduation from Brown he attended Oxford University in England as a Rhodes Scholar. In 1994, Jindal went to work for McKinsey and Company as a consultant for Fortune 500 companies before entering public service. In 1996, he was appointed Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH). In 2004 he was elected to the 109th United States Congress representing the First District of Louisiana. Jindal was re-elected to Congress in 2006 with 88 percent of the vote majority. Jindal and his wife Supriya have three young children.

Governor Perry will travel across Texas this weekend for a good old-fashioned Get Out the Vote tour, and we hope you can join him. Bring your friends and family to visit with Governor Perry then go cast your ballot.

Friday, February 19th

Denton County

Where: Jupiter Coffee House
Address: 106 North Locust Street
Time: 8:15am
Google Map: http://bit.ly/b3vqxN
Please contact area Field Director to RSVP: Elliott Griffin-North Texas Field Director, 512-970-9944, elliottgriffin@rickperry.org

Tarrant County

Where: Roots Coffeehouse
Address: 9191 Blvd 26, Suite 101, North Richland Hills
Time: 10:00am
Google Map: http://bit.ly/bVHkIn
Please contact area Field Director to RSVP: Adam Leggett-Tarrant Field Director, 601-927-5444, adamleggett@rickperry.org

Parker County

Where: Weatherford Downtown Cafe
Address: 101 West Church Street
Time: 1:10pm
Google Map: http://bit.ly/boOhEy
Please contact area Field Director to RSVP: Adam Leggett-Tarrant Field Director, 601-927-5444, adamleggett@rickperry.org

Collin County

Where: Breadwinners
Address: 4021 Preston Road, #611, Plano, TX 75093
Time: 3:20 p.m.
Google Map: http://bit.ly/auf1LE
Please contact area Field Director to RSVP: Elliott Griffin-North Texas Field Director, 512-970-9944, elliottgriffin@rickperry.org

Dallas County

Where: Panera Bread Company
Address: 7839 Park Lane
Time: 4:45pm
Google Map: http://bit.ly/ajplvL
Please contact area Field Director to RSVP: Dwayne Horner-Dallas Field Director, 972-743-6166, dwaynehorner@rickperry.org

Saturday, February 20th

McLennan County

Where: La Fiesta Restaurant
Address: 1201 Hewitt Drive in Hewitt
Time: 8:10 a.m.
Google Map: http://bit.ly/c0e1Fr
Please contact area Field Director to RSVP: Jon McClellan-Central Texas Field Director, 281-793-4558, jonmcclellan@rickperry.org

Bell County

Where: Stage Coach Inn, Robinson Room
Address: 401 South Stagecoach Rd, Salado
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Google Map: http://bit.ly/bqNsWB
Please contact area Field Director to RSVP: Jon McClellan-Central Texas Field Director, 281-793-4558, jonmcclellan@rickperry.org

Williamson County

Where: Sun City Activities Center
Address: 1 Texas Drive, Georgetown
Google Map: http://bit.ly/d4usN5
Time: 11:20 a.m.
Please contact area Field Director to RSVP: Jon McClellan-Central Texas Field Director, 281-793-4558, jonmcclellan@rickperry.org

Travis County

Where: Brick Oven Restaurant
Address: 10710 Research Blvd, Austin

Google Map: http://bit.ly/ch25hi
Time: 1:00 p.m.

Please contact area Field Director to RSVP: Jon McClellan-Central Texas Field Director, 281-793-4558, jonmcclellan@rickperry.org

Comal County

Where: Liberty Bistro
Address: 200 North Seguin Avenue, New Braunfels
Google Map: http://bit.ly/949yjJ
Time: 2:45 PM
Please contact area Field Director to RSVP: ReenAnn Downing-South Texas Field Director 432-770-1321, reenanndowning@rickperry.org

Bexar County

Bring flashlights and join our flashlight parade from the Cram's home to the nearby Early Voting location so you can cast your ballot for Rick Perry!
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Please contact area Field Director to RSVP: ReenAnn Downing-South Texas Field Director 432-770-1321, reenanndowning@rickperry.org

Sunday, February 21st

Fort Bend County
Where: Cafe Adobe
Address: 2329 Hwy 6 South, Sugar Land
Google Map: http://bit.ly/9liJ85
Time: 1:45 p.m.
Please contact area Field Director to RSVP: Elyse Derian-Houston Field Director, 858-722-8653, elysederian@rickperry.org

Montgomery County
Where: Cafe Adobe
Address: 18310 I-45 South, Shenandoah
Google Map: http://bit.ly/d5HNLs
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Please contact area Field Director to RSVP: James Dewitt-Houston Field Director, 512-971-7273, jamesdewitt@rickperry.org

“I’m proud to join Gov. Pawlenty in support of our men and women in the armed forces and proud of what we have done together to promote the importance of finding state-based solutions to the challenges our nation faces,” said Gov. Perry. “Texas is leading the way to create the best place in America to live, work and raise a family because of the fiscally conservative approach we have held to over the years and because of the policies we have enacted on the state level to address the issues most important to Texans. I will continue working to keep principles of limited government and fiscal restraint as the guiding forces behind our state’s approach to governance.”

Gov. Pawlenty is serving his second term as the 39th governor of Minnesota. His public service career includes serving as a criminal prosecutor, Eagan City Councilmember, and ten-year member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, including four years as House Majority Leader. Pawlenty previously served as chair of the National Governors Association.

The Republican primary for Texas Governor takes place on March 2, but early voting in Texas begins February 16 and runs through the 26th. The momentum behind the Governor's campaign is palpable, and the campaign made this new video that you can share with your friends and neighbors to help fire up your fellow Texans about getting out and voting early for Governor Rick Perry:

Find your early voting location here.